Comparison

SQLed vs SQL Server Mobile Client

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SQLed

This app is a powerful SQLite database manager for iOS devices. It allows developers, students, and educators to create, edit, and manage SQLite databases on the go with a smart SQL editor and intuitive data viewer. Organize projects, import/export data, and access an offline SQL reference for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Project-based database organization
  • Full SQLite support (create, edit, delete)
  • Smart SQL editor with syntax highlighting
  • Intuitive table data viewer and editor
  • Import/export data and projects
  • Offline SQL reference guide
  • Security features with passcode lock
Features
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SQLed – Powerful SQLite Database Manager Your database toolkit – anytime, anywhere. SQLed brings the full power of SQLite to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Whether you're a developer, DBA, teacher, or student, SQLed gives you a fast, intuitive, and feature-rich way to work with databases on the go. Key Features: ▸ Project-Based Organization Easily manage multiple databases by grouping them into projects for better structure and productivity. ▸ Full SQLite Support Create, edit, and delete tables, views, indexes, and triggers. Automatically generate and export DDL scripts with a tap. ▸ Smart SQL Editor Write and execute SQL with syntax highlighting, predefined snippets, error notifications, and query-by-query execution. ▸ Intuitive Table Data Viewer Browse, search, edit, and sort table data. Import from and export to CSV files with ease. ▸ Import & Export Made Simple Move projects, databases, scripts, and CSVs via email, iTunes, or your favorite cloud storage providers. ▸ Offline SQL Reference Never get stuck—consult the built-in reference even without an internet connection. ▸ Designed for Productivity Use drag-and-drop to move data, benefit from powerful swipe gestures, and enjoy a UI optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPad Pro. ▸ Security First Protect your databases with passcode lock and benefit from auto-generated backups every time you open the app. Why SQLed? •Built for developers, students, and educators •Perfect for working with test or production SQLite databases •iOS 18 ready with full support for modern devices •Lightweight, fast, and beautifully minimal Take your database workflow mobile with SQLed—the must-have SQLite manager for iOS.

About

SQL Server Mobile Client

Access and manage your MS SQL Server databases directly from your iOS device. This app offers a clean interface for exploring, editing, and querying data, with advanced features like AI-assisted query composition and ER diagram viewing.

Highlights
  • Secure database connection (TLS/SSH)
  • Data exploration, filtering, and searching
  • AI-assisted SQL query composition
  • Database object management
  • ER Diagram Viewer
  • Advanced data grid for editing
  • Import and export data
Features
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DB Compass for SQL Server allows you to access your MS SQL Server database directly and without any server setup. You can manage your data with a very clean and simple iOS user interface. FEATURES: • Connection over TLS encryption and/or SSH tunnel • SSH authentication support Secure Enclave Key and U2F/FIDO NFC Key • Assisted table creation and alter structure • Explore, filter, sort, and quick search table data • Query script with A.I. assisted composition and plan analysis • Database objects (tables, views, procedures, etc.) • Database statistics, sessions manager, server status graphs • ER Diagram Viewer • Advanced data grid for browse, edit, conditional formatting • Blob field preview, import and export • Job Activity Monitor • User list and Privileges • Import and Export in multiple formats • iCloud Sync for SQL and JS scripts • SQL plan analysis • Execute queries with Shortcuts App • Charts & Widgets OpenAI, Gemini and Claude integration requires api key and is only available in allowed regions. Ollama and LM Studio integration requires your server to connect to. Tested on SQL Server 2012, 2017 and Azure SQL Database. Does not support dynamic TCP port in conjunction with SSH tunnel. -- This is a Premium app that requires subscription or lifetime unlock -- Terms of Use: https://dbcompass.net/terms-and-conditions For feedback or suggestions contact info@dbcompass.net

Screenshots

SQLed4 screens
SQL Server Mobile Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQL Server Mobile Client at Free against SQLed's $1.99. SQL Server Mobile Client also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 61%). SQLed's advantage is chart position (#58 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SQL Server Mobile Client is free to download; SQLed costs $1.99 up front. SQLed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SQL Server Mobile Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for SQLed against 4.2 for SQL Server Mobile Client. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 56 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of SQLed's written reviews are positive against 77% of SQL Server Mobile Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQLed ships an update every 2 months, SQL Server Mobile Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SQLed versus SQL Server Mobile Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQLedSQL Server Mobile Client
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (49 ratings)4.2 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4956 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#58 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas ZimnasFilippo Maguolo

Customer experience

SQLed

All ratings49 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative28.6%

SQL Server Mobile Client

All ratings56 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative19.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SQLed

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
3 purchases

SQL Server Mobile Client

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Unlock$59.99

Questions

Is SQLed free?
SQLed costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SQL Server Mobile Client free?
SQL Server Mobile Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SQLed or SQL Server Mobile Client?
SQL Server Mobile Client is rated higher. SQLed averages 4.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while SQL Server Mobile Client averages 4.2 from 56 ratings.
Do SQLed or SQL Server Mobile Client have ads?
Neither SQLed nor SQL Server Mobile Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQLed or SQL Server Mobile Client?
SQLed ships an update every 2 months, and SQL Server Mobile Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, SQLed was updated on September 23, 2026 and SQL Server Mobile Client on September 22, 2026.

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